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Basic Campsites

Camping with just the bare essentials in some of the most beautiful locations across NZ. Expect a non-flush toilet that's intermittently serviced. Anything more is a bonus.

Basic Camping Campsites

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Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

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Page 9 of 16 | 457 campsites ranked by score

457 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 9 of 16.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

4.1 9 reviews

This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.

The campsite operates year-round...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Fishermans Bend campground

Lake Waitaki

4.1 7 reviews

The Waimate District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

4.1 7 reviews

· Basic facility - Free camping · 6-10 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Manganuku Campsite

Waioeka Gorge

4.1 6 reviews

Very easily accessed, next to State Highway 2. Camping area surrounded by native bush, beside the river and near the historic Howe Truss bridge...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

4.1 157 reviews

Welcome to Albert Town Get back to nature and enjoy a true Kiwi camping experience at our Albert Town Campground. Located beside the Clutha...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Marble Hill Campsite

Springs Junction

4.1 40 reviews

A great campsite surrounded by bush and hills. Camp on the grassy flats, heaps of space to find your own area. There is a shelter you can duck...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

4.1 29 reviews

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Broken Hills Campsite

Broken Hills area

4.1 21 reviews

Great camping next to the Tairua River and a chance to explore the gold mining area - who needs lotto when there's gold to be found! NOTE - If...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Trotters Gorge Campsite

Moeraki

4.1 20 reviews

Close to Moeraki, turn off at Horse Range Road and follow for about 4.5km to Trotters Gorge. The campsite is surrounded by mature native forest...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Waipa Forest Camp

4.1 17 reviews

Your vehicle must be certified self - contained to park here. There is no designated parking area; simply pull up and park wherever suits you...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Motunau Beach Camping

Greta Valley

4.1 15 reviews

Motunau Beach Camping Ground along Lyndsay Terrace is administered by the Motunau Beach Ratepayers Association. It's a simple campsite with limited...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

4.1 15 reviews

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pigeon Bay Camping Ground

4.1 11 reviews

$20/site for 2 adults. Please book and pay online.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

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Waihau / Loisels Beach Freedom Camping

4.1 2 reviews

Temporarily CLOSED this season - 2023-2024 Camping at Waihau Beach - Loisels is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before...

Annually from Labour Weekend...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

McCreadies Paddock Camping Ground

Karekare

4.1 2 reviews

Small tent sites only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

4.1 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Te Pukatea Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.1 2 reviews

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Henry Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

4 107 reviews

This campsite is the closest DOC campsite to Te Anau on the popular scenic drive to Milford Sound.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kopua Whanau Camping Ground

4 51 reviews

A very basic camping ground for $15 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waipu Caves Farm Park

4 38 reviews

There are 3 camping areas set in a valley with karst limestone rocks, a small river and beautiful native bush. The camp is a dark skies camp...

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Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

4 20 reviews

The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

POP 48 Marsden

4 17 reviews

Waterfront central Paihia

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Wooded Gully Campsite

Oxford

4 16 reviews

A huge grassy area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains. You can also camp in smaller private areas next to the stream. This is a terraced...